1. (

• luff

) (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast ;

2. (

• luff

) the act of sailing close to the wind ;

1. (

• luff ,
• point ,

) sail close to the wind ;

2. (

• luff

) flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides; "the sails luffed" ;